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RedMagic Astra 2 gaming tablet launch

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RedMagic announced the Astra 2, a high‑performance gaming tablet, on 17 July 2026. The device features a pairs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 3 nm processor with a dedicated RedCore R4 gaming chip, chip and an AquaCore Cooling 2.0 liquid‑cooling system. system – the first of its kind in a tablet. It ships with sports a 9.06‑inch LTPO OLED display screen (2.4 K, 185 Hz, Hz refresh, 300 Hz touch), dual linear‑vibration motors, stereo speakers, and an 8300 mAh battery with 75 W fast charging. charging, and dual USB‑C ports (USB 3.2 Gen 2 for data/video, USB 2.0 for controllers). Two configurations were detailed – are offered: 12 GB RAM/256 GB storage for €699 (≈ $749) and 16 GB RAM/512 GB storage for €799 – with early‑bird registrations opening (≈ $849). Early‑bird registration opened in early August and August, with shipments slated for expected mid‑month across Europe, and general sales beginning at the end of August in Europe (including Italy, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Turkey), China and the United States. A follow‑up announcement on 29 July expanded the lineup. In addition to reaffirming the Astra 2’s specs (including up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM, dual USB‑C ports and IP54 splash resistance), RedMagic introduced a magnetic cooler for the Red Magic 6 Pro+ device. The cooler, device, priced at 189 yuan in China, uses a thermoelectric plate, double‑silicone layer China and high‑speed fan to lower device capable of reducing temperatures by up to 77 °C, reaching as low as –21 °C. Shipping of the cooler began on 31 July, while Early reviews praised the Astra 2 remained on track for its mid‑August release. 2’s strong gaming performance, long battery life and effective thermal management, while noting that RedMagic’s software support is limited to three years.

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